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Police Prepare for Thousands of Protesters at Denver Convention
Fox News ^ | July 26, 2008

Posted on 07/26/2008 3:31:43 PM PDT by Zakeet

With just one month to go until the Democratic National Convention in Denver, the city and the Secret Service are preparing for activist crowds estimated to be between 20,000 and 50,000.

Authorities are taking every precaution to make sure those looking to disrupt what the Democratic Party expects to be a historic moment don’t go too far.

“I think we have to give the police the ability to act in certain circumstances where the intent … is clear. That is to act before something actually happens,” said Al Lacabe, safety manager in Denver.

Police will not comment on whether they will use stun prods and shields, or guns that fire pepper balls.

But at a recent City Council meeting, Denver police revealed some of the equipment they are acquiring to meet potential threats. On the list is something called “the bearcat,” a tactical vehicle used by SWAT teams.

They’ll also use mountain bikes to get around the convention scene more easily.

Police deny rumors they will be using any high-tech sonic wave weapons that cause people to lose control of their bowels, or that use “slime” or “goo” to immobilize protesters.

Meanwhile, protest groups say the city is overreacting. “They are doing their best to make people afraid of us, to make people afraid to be anywhere near us,” said Mark Cohen, of the group Recreate ‘68.

(Excerpt) Read more at elections.foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008dncconvention; colorado; convention; democrat; democrats; denver; dnc; protest; recreate68
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Recreate '68 + Abortion Rights + Gay Rights + Civil Rights + Animal Rights + Anti-war + PUMA = Chaos

1 posted on 07/26/2008 3:31:44 PM PDT by Zakeet
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With just one month to go until the Democratic National Convention in Denver, the city and the Secret Service are preparing for activist crowds estimated to be between 20,000 and 50,000.

Wow. That isn't enough to fill up the Stadium. Same freaks, right?

2 posted on 07/26/2008 3:35:36 PM PDT by Zevonismymuse
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To: Zakeet
Denver...the morning after the convention...


3 posted on 07/26/2008 3:35:38 PM PDT by Coffee200am ("We should all be living in mud huts and riding bicycles to avoid killing the polar bears..."/s)
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ARTICLE SNIPPET:

“Meanwhile, protest groups say the city is overreacting.”

OPINION:

BAWAWAWAHAHAHAHAHLOLOLOLook...Of course they would say that.


4 posted on 07/26/2008 3:36:15 PM PDT by Cindy
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Wow! I wonder what special preparations the Minneapolis PD is making to handle the masses of protests planned for the RNC convention.


5 posted on 07/26/2008 3:38:08 PM PDT by Chuckster ("Them ragheads just ain't rational" Curley Bartley, 1980)
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To: Zakeet
They are doing their best to make people afraid of us, to make people afraid to be anywhere near us

Aww, don't be so modest. Y'all do a great job of that all by yourselves-beginning with the smelly hippie contingent, on up to the screeching wild-eyed harpies who scream in people's faces when they're not throwing things at them.
6 posted on 07/26/2008 3:39:27 PM PDT by mrsmel
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Yep they are over reacting all right. There should be minimal police presence to intimidate these fine folks. This way they can show their true colors. Make Denver proud they hosted this Rat Fest!
7 posted on 07/26/2008 3:39:50 PM PDT by Mark was here (The earth is bipolar.)
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To: Zakeet

They should send out a scratch-and-sniff mailer for those unable to attend.


8 posted on 07/26/2008 3:39:52 PM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: Zakeet

Go PUMAs!!!


9 posted on 07/26/2008 3:40:56 PM PDT by BunnySlippers
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Only this time, the three anchors that accompanied Brack-O on his world tour will make no mention of any unrest.


10 posted on 07/26/2008 3:41:18 PM PDT by ErnBatavia (...forward this to your 10 very best friends....)
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Let raider fans join in on the fun


11 posted on 07/26/2008 3:44:43 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: ErnBatavia

PUMA = PARTY UNITY MY ASS !!!!

GO PUMA!!


12 posted on 07/26/2008 3:44:52 PM PDT by RED SOUTH
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To: ErnBatavia

PUMA = PARTY UNITY MY ASS !!!!

GO PUMA!!


13 posted on 07/26/2008 3:44:52 PM PDT by RED SOUTH
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To: Zakeet

And hospitals in Denver and northern CO are all preparing for a disaster of Biblical proportions. Everyone has their evacuation plans in place. My little hospital is gearing up to take in 600+ evacuees if necessary. I am so thankful that I will be out of the country then!


14 posted on 07/26/2008 3:46:16 PM PDT by mollynme (cogito, ergo freepum)
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To: ErnBatavia

It’s funny that the same moonbats will protesting both the ‘rat and the Republican conventions. They just hate everybody and everything, don’t they?


15 posted on 07/26/2008 3:47:21 PM PDT by mrsmel
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I don’t understand, they’ve gotten the candidate that they wanted why would they protest unless it’s just for the fun of it or it’s a propaganda ploy. I can just see it now the Great Obamanation quelling the angry crowds with just a smile, a nod and a wave of the hand and the MSM waxing orgasmic reporting it.


16 posted on 07/26/2008 3:50:04 PM PDT by fella (.He that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough." Pv.28:19')
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I’m confused. Why would these leftist idiots be protesting at the Democratic convention? Aren’t they allies with the Dems, and in agreement with them on most issues? I can understand them protesting at the GOP convention. Can someone explain this to me. Thanks.


17 posted on 07/26/2008 3:55:12 PM PDT by Signalman
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They’ve already said they won’t use goo or noise guns.

I guess they are reduced to using real bullets...


18 posted on 07/26/2008 3:55:35 PM PDT by null and void (Barack Obama - International Man of Mystery...)
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To: Zakeet
Police deny rumors they will be using any high-tech sonic wave weapons that cause people to lose control of their bowels

Do they make an easily concealed hand-held model?

Would be great at family reunions, work, the DMV, etc......

19 posted on 07/26/2008 3:56:15 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Molon Labe)
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To: Chuckster

NO DOZ????


20 posted on 07/26/2008 3:57:27 PM PDT by camas
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